Glasgow to get sustainable shipping research centre

A partnership between Oldendorff Shipping and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) will see the organisations work together on sustainable shipping issues in order to support international and regional efforts to decarbonise the maritime industry, support the just transition, and further enhance operational safety.

Aims under a new MoU include setting up the Oldendorff Research Centre for Sustainable Shipping in Glasgow, combining the academic and operational knowledge and experience of the partners.

Olderndorff said new partnership will target collaborative research in areas including the design of highly efficient ships that incorporate innovative technologies, novel, smart, energy-efficient integrated operations and alternative energy sources. 

Other subjects to explore include “responsible AI-supported data intelligence, digitalisation, and decision support and bio-inspired innovative research for zero-emission ships and technologies.”

Oldendorff Carriers’ director of research & development Dr. Torsten Barenthin, said: “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in academic research with the aim of moving the dry bulk industry forward. 

The University of Strathclyde’s executive dean of engineering & associate principal, Professor Stephen McArthur, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Oldendorff Carriers as the combination of Strathclyde’s research excellence and Oldendorff’s practical experience will undoubtedly bring exciting opportunities for the decarbonisation of shipping.”

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Barenthin added: “We are pleased to be partnering with the UoS. Their reputation and high global rankings in the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering speak for itself. Over the past months we have built solid relationships with faculty members, and academics, as well as having the opportunity to visit their impressive facilities in Glasgow.”